I’m often asked by new photographers and small business owners, “How do your clients find you?”, and my #1 answer has always been, “Google!”. Several years ago I started looking for educational resources on SEO and teaching myself a bit about it. After a few months of consistent blogging, clients who found us on Google were starting to appear and book with us!

Soon after I started using Instagram to market our business, I realized that I’d probably be able to grow my following and attract more potential clients if I had a cohesive Instagram grid. And it worked!

Very early in my photography career, I remember when I was thinking about getting into the wedding industry. I was still in college and wasn’t 100% sure what the best way was to even get started, let alone find a couple who would want to hire me! In this post I’m sharing some ways for new photographers starting off in the industry to gain experience and building their portfolio!

The better prepared and ahead of the game you are on a wedding day, the more helpful you’ll be to the lead photographer. In turn, you’ll learn A TON and get so much more out of these on-the-job work experiences!

Aside from continuing to invest in education over the years, I truly believe that reflecting back on my past experiences and goals as a wedding photographer has been a driving force in growing our portfolio into a strong, consistent body of work.

Arturo and I use our personalities to our advantage to create genuine friendships with our couples, because they want photographers who are as excited and invested in their day as much as they are. Being joyful will add value to you, your brand, and your business!

Hello there! I'm Shaina, a wedding and boudoir photographer based in Fairfield County, Connecticut, capturing love and life stories one photo at a time. I have a natural light photography studio where I have the pleasure of meeting my fabulous clients and hosting my boudoir sessions. This is my little corner of the world where I love to share my work, wedding planning inspiration, as well as my life adventures as a photographer! Get comfy, grab a coffee and enjoy viewing my latest work and wedding planning advice. I'm thrilled you stopped by! Let's chat!

"On our big day, Shaina and Arturo were a phenomenal team. I'm a little camera shy, but they made my husband and I feel very comfortable. They gave us guidance along the way, but the poses still felt natural and true to ourselves. The photos came out magnificent! They captured our love and happiness perfectly. As I look through all the photos, I instantly start grinning as I reminisce on the most amazing day of our lives! I am so thankful to Shaina and Arturo for their hard work and skill!"— Lisa & Matt

"Neither of us had ever felt comfortable in front of a camera before being photographed by Shaina. Both she and Arturo are so kind, fun, and knowledgeable that they quickly put us both at ease. The session was relaxed and fun, which allowed for photos that captured both our personalities. When we saw our gorgeous pictures we were amazed at how we loved every single one - that has never happened to us before!" — Emelia & Jon

"Shaina not only met our expectations but she far surpassed them. Her talent is undeniable but it's also her ability to connect with her clients. By Shaina taking the time to get to know her clients and their story not only personalizes your experience with her but allows you to feel comfortable around her and that completely translates into your photos. I still swoon when I look at our photos. You cannot go wrong with Shaina and Arturo behind the lens!"— Nika & Javier

"Shaina and Arturo make photo sessions fun, relaxed and exciting!! Shaina is so talented and her beautiful spirit shines through in each photo. My fiancé and I are forever grateful for their beautiful work. Above and beyond in each and every way!"— Alexa & Peter

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Shaina & Arturo Diaz are full service wedding and engagement photographers. With a boudoir photography studio based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, they serve New York City, New England, and Hawaii. Shaina and Arturo are available for destination weddings and travel worldwide.